Thread cutting screw with type 23 point style has fine threads that taper down to a blunt point with a large cutting surface suitable for soft metal, provides excellent chip clearance, and requires minimal rotating force to install
Steel is often used in applications where strength is the primary consideration
Zinc plating resists corrosion and has a reflective appearance
Oval head is cone shaped for a flush fit in a countersunk hole and has a slightly rounded top that sits above the mated surface
Phillips drive has an x-shaped slot that accepts a Phillips driver and is designed to prevent over-tightening